Steering Idler Arm problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer

Vehicle not steering properly and idler arm was replaced at about 65,000 mi.

Lower ball joints wore out at 800 miles on vehicle. This was noticed when consumer took vehicle into repair shop. Contacted dealer. Dealer also found idler arm loose. Dealer adjusted camber and caster on both sides and set toe. Manufacturer notified but will not open a recall unless this is a safety issue. However consumer was given complaint number si-4462134.

I have had severe problems with the suspension on my truck. I have recently taken it o pinkerton Chevrolet and wanted them to fix the problem . At this time I did not know of any recall on the 1996 and 1997 models. I thought I would have to pay for this repair. But the guy at the place informed me there may be a recall, but he wanted to look at it and call me back. Well a few hrs later he called me and said that it was not my ball joints it was the idler arm so I had it replaced and thought I was done. Well 3 days later my truck is worse than it was before . So I have since called the dealer and I am going to take it today to see if we can come to terms on this. My complaint is that there is a recall on the 96 and 97 models, is my truck affected? why did the mechanic tell me he checked ball joints when he didn't . He sent me on the road unsafe with my child. And probably fixed something not broken. Was I scammed? is the a way to absorb the cost of a recall at the publics expense? not good business. Were left over parts used on 98 vehicles? is this considered when a recall is determined necessary? are the parts stamped to determine manf. Date on parts?.

If idler arm fails, it's thrown into fan belt and radiator, disemboweling power system.

While driving at any speed there is alot of clunking andloosenss in front end. Dealer contacted and cannot remedy the problem. Another dealer stated that idler arm malfunctioned. Problem still exists. Provide further information.